Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson secured the victory in a crowded GOP field for November’s gubernatorial election. Masterson, who notched a critical endorsement from President Trump, handily won the seven-candidate primary. At the time of writing, Masterson tallied 43.2 percent. Businessman Philip Sarnecki finished second with 22.4 percent, while Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt came in third with 13.7 percent. Masterson will face state Sen. Cindy Holscher in the general election to succeed two-term Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly, who cannot seek another term. Republican voters selected Ty Masterson, the influential leader of the Kansas Senate, as their nominee for governor on Tuesday, The Associated Press said. Masterson was endorsed by President Trump. https://t.co/ngO6p0ZRwI — The New York Times (@nytimes) August 5, 2026 Fox News shared further: The campaign centered on familiar conservative priorities, including tax relief, education, immigration, public safety and cultural issues, as candidates sought to distinguish themselves through their leadership experience and competing visions for the state’s future. The primary also coincided with a closely watched constitutional amendment that would replace Kansas’ current system of appointing Supreme Court justices with direct elections. The proposal, backed by Republican lawmakers, comes after years of conservative criticism of Kansas Supreme Court rulings on issues including abortion, school funding and election law. “Cindy Holscher would be the most radical progressive governor in the history of Kansas. I serve with Cindy Holscher in the State Senate, and I’ve seen first-hand just how far to the left she is. Cindy Holscher has said quote, ‘I don’t know if Jesus was trans.’ Cindy Holscher opposed bans on child sex changes. She supports letting boys using girls’ bathrooms and compete against them in sports. Cindy Holscher voted against school choice to help parents pick the best education for their children. Cindy Holscher voted against tax cuts to grow our economy and provide relief to families and small businesses,” Masterson said. “Even Governor Laura Kelly warned that Holscher is a left-wing extremist. Cindy Holscher would make Kansas more expensive, continue propping up failing schools, inject radical ideology into our kids’ classrooms, and drive more economic opportunity out of Kansas. We can’t afford Cindy Holscher as governor,” Masterson continued. “The choice in this election could not be clearer. My platform of commonsense solutions to lower costs versus Cindy Holscher’s radical record. I’m asking all Republicans, independents, and common-sense Democrats to join me in the effort to take back Kansas. Together, we can lower costs and make life more affordable, give students a great education, and create good jobs that expand opportunity for all Kansans,” he added. Cindy Holscher would be the most radical progressive governor in the history of Kansas. I serve with Cindy Holscher in the State Senate, and I’ve seen first-hand just how far to the left she is. Cindy Holscher has said quote, “I don’t know if Jesus was trans.” Cindy Holscher… pic.twitter.com/6HVebGpsUQ — Ty Masterson (@TyMastersonKS) August 5, 2026 More from the Kansas Reflector: Masterson tipped his hat to Trump for “friendship and his support throughout this campaign,” invited Republicans who voted for other candidates to “join us” and pledged to be “the governor of every Kansan.” The roster of other Republicans in the race included former Johnson County Commissioner Charlotte O’Hara of Olathe, Nick Reinecker of Inman and Wichita businessperson Stacy Rogers. The large field, diminished slightly by departure of former Gov. Jeff Colyer, consumed millions of dollars in a quest to find the winner. Democratic voters taking part in selecting a gubernatorial nominee made it possible for Holscher and Corson — both state senators from Johnson County — to fulfill expectations for a close race as the polls closed. As the evening wore on, the outcome became clear. Holscher was able to broaden her advantage to 49% as Corson slipped to 39%. The third option, Overland Park Mayor Curt Skoog, earned 13% of the vote. While Corson secured the outgoing Democratic governor’s endorsement and spent heavily on television ads, he struggled to connect with voters concerned about his electability in November. There was a sense among some Democrats that Holscher’s mix of public policy positions and a combative campaign style were better suited for challenging the GOP nominee. “I’m deeply honored and grateful to have earned the trust of so many voters across Kansas,” Holscher said. “People are sick and tired of the politics of the past and are ready for a fighter who won’t bow down to special interests or extremists. People want their leaders to stand up to the corporations that are ripping people off and making things more expensive.” Holscher, of Overland Park, offered herself as an anti-establishment candidate dedicated to funding K-12 public education, protecting communities from the data center craze, legalizing cannabis and restraining use of tax breaks to drive economic growth. She has repeatedly warned of the state returning to policies of former GOP Gov. Sam Brownback. The post Results Are In For Crowded Kansas Republican Gubernatorial Primary appeared first on 100PercentFedUp.com.